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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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